Category Archives: Girl meets Boy

I’ll make believe that I would rather attend ten thousand coffee dates instead of ever folding for the one who memorizes my order: Grande Skim Misto with a Shake of Cinnamon.

I expected to walk away from that day with Two Elbows caked in the sheer leftovers of salt water, Two Feet covered in a thick layer of sand, and Two Eyes quite ready to lock up their doors and close … Continue reading

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Filed under Disconnect, Girl meets Boy, God, Letting Go, Life Lessons

Like Strings of Christmas Lights. Like Boughs of Holly. Like Fa La La La La, which an extra La to prove some point.

Some days my creative nonfiction techniques and fiction story lines get sassy together. On these days I think I write the best. Or at least I have the most fun. I spent all day looking for the Bridge. You know … Continue reading

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Not every story is a love story. Not every kiss comes with melting capabilities. But let’s not rule them out.

She is teaching me how to make wishes on hot tub bubbles in between rounds of singing “Kiss the Girl.” “You have to close your eyes and blow hard,” she says. Purple popsicle smears the edges of her mouth as … Continue reading

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No Hacer Ruido: Some love letters stay silent.

**A little more fiction to feed the soul. Would adore any feedback** Lately you say that you are ready to pack up and leave. You say this place has been perfect. It was exactly what you needed. You uncovered a … Continue reading

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Good things come to those who wait: Does this saying come with an upgrade after a certain period of time?

Step one: Go to Goodwill and buy a bunch of random shoes. (Matches not important). Step two: Proceed to write name and phone number on the soles of each shoe. Step three: Leave shoes scattered in random locations where people … Continue reading

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The Story of a Yellow Sweater

Once in a while I like to get creative and a little fictitious with my writing… Enjoy. The Story of a Yellow Sweater You told me you liked my yellow sweater and I thought maybe I could wear it every … Continue reading

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Filed under Beauty, Girl meets Boy, Letting Go, Thank You, The Tough Stuff, Uncategorized

Normally we don’t build walls to break them down so let’s just put the bricks away.

I grew up believing that building walls up all around one’s self was glamorous. I saw the scenes played out on the television, the same plot lines emerging from my novels, the similar dialogue taking place over and over again. … Continue reading

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Filed under Girl meets Boy, Happiness, Letting Go, Life Lessons, The Tough Stuff, Tragedy, Uncategorized

It is days like these that make wish Humpty had a formspring.

I spent years of my life skipping over the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme to get to little Miss Muffet. To me, Humpty was pretty weak. Let’s be real, the egg man (or whatever you want to call him) fell off … Continue reading

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Step away from the red pen and no one gets hurt.

I am weary of red pens because I know exactly what they mean. A red pen, in the editor’s world, symbolizes cross outs, suggestions, side margin scripture and ultimately: change. It is a brave act, to compose a piece that … Continue reading

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Will it be enough if we sign it with love?

Valentine’s Day. What some refer to as “Singles Awareness Day” and others see as a 24-hour span of time where they should be absolutely romantic with the one they love. We all have different stories attached to our February 14ths- … Continue reading

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Filed under Girl meets Boy, Holidays, Love Is..., Love Yourself